The Old Shoolhouse

Another year of The Old Schoolhouse review crew started a few weeks ago. We've already gotten some really great products that are working very well with our family. We have been so blessed to be part of this group. 

Each month, the issue The Old Schoolhouse (TOS) magazine is available online. I've said many times that I'm a book-holding, paper-loving, feel-it-in-my-hands type of girl. When TOS first switched to just a digital magazine (except for 1 huge paper issue a year), I was slightly disappointed. No more finding the beautiful surprise in my mailbox each month. No more randomly flipping through the pages immediately upon retrieving it. No more adding to my collection stacked neatly and chronologically on the shelf.  

But you know what made me forgive them for stealing my beloved paper copy??? 

It's now FREE! (Yep, I can easily be won over by a good deal, and there's no deal better than free.) Plus, I have to admit, it's really convenient having multiple issues on the iPad that I can access when I'm out without having to lug my entire library around with me. Ha!

Don't think that because they're giving this magazine away for nothing means that the quality is lacking. It's 156 pages packed full of great resources that will help every homeschooling family. There are articles about the importance of quality literature, for those with special needs children, about history (even an interview with a colonel!), for those with preschoolers, for those who are struggling, and so much more.

If you are homeschooling, thinking about homeschooling . . . or just want a free magazine, make sure to get the February issue of The Old Schoolhouse magazine. 

Enjoy!

Creation Illustrated

I've mentioned many times how I'm a hold-it-in-your-hands type of girl when it comes to my reading material. Sure, I'm coming around to the e-book craze, but I was very excited to review some tangible
magazines from Creation Illustrated.

Creation Illustrated was founded 19 years ago by Tom and Jennifer Ish. It is a quarterly nature journal dedicated to sharing biblical truth through the blessings of God's creation. Each issue is divided into 3 sections: nature, scripture, and living. It has rightly been called the Christian answer to National Geographic. 


Their mission statement is to

"share the wonders of God's creation. By revealing fresh insights of His infinite wisdom, gentle touch, undeniable justice, redeeming love, and flawless design, pure truth shall bring renewed peace. Each part of this publication is offered as a reprieve from the daily rigors of life so that all can look to the future with unbridled gratitude and hope."

When we received our 4 issues, I was impressed with how beautiful they are. The  magazines are printed in high gloss on quality paper and are filled with amazing pictures. I especially liked the biblical truths embedded throughout the pages. It's refreshing to read articles that acknowledge God for the beauty all around us instead of worldviews.   

I greatly enjoyed reading the articles and, of course, finding new recipes! My kids (6, 4, 2 yrs) briefly flipped through the pages and enjoyed looking at some of the animals pictures, but were not overly enthralled. However, they did enjoyed listening to me reading. There's even a children's story in every issue that kept their attention well. I can see them enjoying these magazines even more as they grow older.

You can purchase Creation Illustrated for $4.99 an issue or you can receive 4 issues a year and save with a subscription.

• 1 Year $19.95
• 2 Years $37.95
• 3 Years $53.95 

(Add $5 a year for Canadian postage and $10/year for foreign postage.)

If you subscribe now, you can save an extra $5.00. That's a free magazine!

Still not convinced you'd like it? You can request a complimentary issue to see the beauty for yourself. Also, don't forget to stop by the Schoolhouse Review Crew blog to read more reviews of Creation Illustrated.


* Disclaimer: I was given this product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.